Today's News: January 17, 2011

An all-natural (and super weird) headache cure, the interview of the future, and Snooki's workout

Jan 14, 2011

The Love Hormone Cures Headaches

In a new study, subjects who snorted the "love hormone" oxytocin had a 50 percent reduction in headache pain. (Unintended side effect—more hugs?) Though you shouldn't expect to see oxytocin on pharmacy shelves anytime soon, it could be a big breakthrough for people with chronic headaches, who currently rely on opiates for relief.

Is a Brain Scan the Interview of the Future?

Fighter pilots have specialized brains that help them focus, new research finds. Research is also looking to see if brain scans reveal that CEOs have special brainpower, too. Yet another reason Minority Report is scarily prophetic.

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